Injured Tottenham star pictured on training field, closing in on competitive return

Kota Takai nearing return to full training at Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur have had quite a busy summer transfer window so far, and even in this late stage of the market, their work is not yet complete. This summer window has seen several departures and arrivals for Spurs, and the team at Thomas Frank’s disposal for the next season is somewhat different from the one that won the UEFA Europa League title last season.

Talking about arrivals, there have been some highly exciting additions to the North London team, including that of the midfielder Joao Palhinha and the winger Mohammed Kudus.

However, the very first player that the Lilywhites signed in this transfer window was the Japanese defender Kota Takai. The 20-year-old center-back arrived at the London side from the Japanese A-League side Kawasaki Frontale for £5 million back in early July.

Unfortunately, the youngster’s start to life in England did not go exactly as planned, as he suffered a plantar fasciitis in his foot only a few days after starting training with Tottenham. As a result, he is yet to step on the pitch for Spurs, either in an official match or in a friendly.

Now, there is some good news for the fans, as per a report from Football.london, Takai has started working on the training pitches at the Enfield complex, which is a sign that the player is on his way to full recovery and might return to full training soon.